In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of Proton X70 in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,300, with a total of 3 versions, including 1.5L Standard 2WD (RM 106,800), 1.5L Executive 2WD (RM 115,800), 1.5L Premium 2WD (RM 122,300), etc.
The OTR price of Chery Tiggo 8 Pro in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of Proton X70 is indeed RM 52,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. But also note, the difference of a few thousand might involve compromises in equipment, depending on your specific needs.
Proton X70 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily driving in the city, both cars have sufficient power and won't feel underpowered.
Proton X70's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some differences in function between Proton X70's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's Basic. If you value active safety, you can compare the function lists of both closely.
Proton X70 adopts FWD drive type.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro adopts FWD drive type.
The drive type of both cars is the same, both are FWD, there won't be too much difference in daily driving feel.
Overall, Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will definitely not be wrong.